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Nasdaq notifies Overstock it violated listing rule

Overstock.com Inc. said Friday that it received a listing rule violation letter Thursday from the Nasdaq Stock Market related to the recent filing of its third-quarter report.

Sirius says it now complies with Nasdaq rules

Satellite radio provider Sirius XM Radio Inc. said Monday it's been notified it now complies with the Nasdaq's independent director and audit committee requirements.

Trading halted on Nasdaq's options floor

Trading on the floor of the Nasdaq stock market's Philadelphia Stock Exchange has been halted after technical problems.

Corus Bankshares gets Nasdaq compliance notice

Corus Bankshares Inc. said Wednesday it got a notice from the Nasdaq stock market that it's out of compliance with rules for listing its stock after failing to file a quarterly financial report on time.

Nasdaq, BATS to stop offering flash trading

The operators of the Nasdaq and BATS stock exchanges said Thursday they will stop a practice that gives some brokerages a split-second advantage in buying or selling stocks.

Nasdaq OMX Group 1Q profit slides 22 pct

Nasdaq OMX Group Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter profit fell 22 percent compared with a year-ago quarter where it booked hefty gains on foreign currency contracts.

New Hall of Famer Torretta opens Nasdaq

Newly elected College Football Hall of Famer Gino Torretta is presiding over the opening bell at the Nasdaq stock market.

Nasdaq CEO sees market role in financial crisis

The markets can help the nation emerge from the current financial crisis by providing transparency for secretive investments that helped fuel the disaster, but the government needs to put better rules in place to make that happen, the head of the Nasdaq stock market said Thursday.

Google stock fell on error; Nasdaq raises close

The last-minute pounding Wall Street gave Google's shares was caused by "erroneous orders" that Nasdaq says it is canceling.

Nasdaq second-quarter profit rises 81 percent

Nasdaq OMX Group's second-quarter earnings rose 81 percent from a year earlier as the company added market share.

Nasdaq first-quarter profit surges on boost from OMX buyout

Nasdaq OMX Group said Thursday that its quarterly profit surged in its first combined reporting period that included Sweden's OMX stock exchange.

Nasdaq Buying Philadelphia Exchange

The Nasdaq Stock Market's agreement to buy the Philadelphia Stock Exchange for $652 million in cash gives the largest U.S. electronic stock market a foothold in the fast-growing options market.

Nasdaq Profits Surges on Gain From Sale

Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., the nation's largest electronic exchange, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit surged as it booked big gains on the sale of its 31 percent stake in the London Stock Exchange Group plc.

Nasdaq Profits Surge on Gain From Sale

Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., the nation's largest electronic exchange, said Wednesday its third-quarter profit surged from big gains on the sale of its 31 percent stake in the London Stock Exchange.

Nasdaq in $3.7B Deal for Nordic Bourse

Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., which lost its battle to cross the Atlantic with a failed bid for the London Stock Exchange, agreed Friday to buy Nordic stock exchange operator OMX AB for $3.67 billion.

Infosys: Nasdaq Listing Part of Strategy

India's second-largest software company, Infosys Technologies Ltd., said Monday its planned inclusion on the Nasdaq-100 will help it become a mainstream stock in the United States and boost its global profile.

Nasdaq 2Q Earnings Surpass Expectations

Bob Greifeld, chief executive of the Nasdaq Stock Market Inc., says this is a transition year for the company as it integrates the Inet electronic trading platform and ponders a fresh takeover bid for the London Stock Exchange — but its earnings show it has been a profitable time as well.

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Markets Surge After U.S. Growth Report
Source: The New York Times

The news that the United States economy had grown for the first time in a year electrified investors on Thursday, sending stocks upward after four days of sizable drops.

Nasdaq warns Sinoenergy of possible delisting
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Nasdaq warns Sinoenergy of possible delisting over failure to hold shareholder meeting

Commercial Credit Ratings Agents M. Stanley, Moody's, S&P Must Defend Sub-Prime Fraud Claims
Source: CNBC Top News and Analysis

It is my opinion the entire "credit ratings" system is flawed from both a commercial and consumer perspective. Two credit giants and a third must defend their (lack of) actions and risks. I'm hopeful the Plaintiffs mop the floor with them in this case.

Reed's, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2009 Results
Source: Market Wire

Reed's, Inc. (NASDAQ: REED), maker of the top-selling sodas in natural food stores nationwide, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.

NASDAQ Cracks Down on Flash Trading
Source: Slate - The Big Money

The NASDAQ announced earlier today that it will ban flash trading starting Sept. 1

A Non-partisan Philosophical Quandary

I'm deviating from my norm of left-leaning political analysis to present both sides with a postulation that can be either supported or rebutted.

Lawsuit against Former Subsidiary of American Express Bank International for Negligent Participation in Wake of Madoff Scandal
Source: Business Wire

There were inklings and hints of Madoff connections to American Express, whether it be former or present. The iceberg is melting, folks.

Econo-Jihad
Source: nationalinterest.org

"We will bury you," Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev promised Americans fifty years ago. "We will bankrupt you," is what Osama bin Laden threatens us today.

Reed's, Inc. Adds Social Media Elements to Marketing Plan
Source: Market Wire

Reed's was recently chosen as an online Social Media case-study offered by MarketWire and presented by Expansion + Internet Marketing PR Founder Sally Falkow.

10-k: American Express Credit Corp
Source: MarketWatch.com

Interesting read under the section heading Credit Markets - U.S. Cardmember Receivables - admission of cancellations, etc. The remainder of the SEC EDGAR filing can be quite boring otherwise.

Late Surge Leaves Nasdaq Up for Year
Source: CNBC Top News and Analysis

Stocks rallied to the finish line to make it two for two Thursday as investors were encouraged by decent demand fof a $24 billion auction of seven-year Treasury notes and some better-than-expected earnings.

Techs rally across the board: Nasdaq erases year-to-date losses, now flat since Jan. 1
Source: MarketWatch.com

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- The tech sector advanced Thursday on a broad rally by key industry players and on ripples of optimism that the worst of the downturn may be over.

U.S. stock futures slip after China disappointment : Because China is going to spend less on infrastructure, oh the irony
Source: MarketWatch.com

U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday after five sessions of losses, with hopes for China spending driving the broad-based gains, save for the financial sector. The Dow industrials climbed 149 points, the S&P 500 rose 16 points and the Nasdaq Composite added 32 points.

Stocks Tumble After Worries Over Stimulus Plan
Source: CNBC Top News and Analysis

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down more than 200 points, or nearly 3 percent. The S&P 500 shed about 4 percent and the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost more than 3 percent.

FBI turns to fraud after focus on terror
Source: Raw Story

With the economic crisis unrelenting, the United States is stepping up its fight against white collar crime, which has been trumped by the fight on terror.

What Obama Knew and When He Knew It

It is too bad no one paid him any attention and took action.

Another Look: Obama's Nasdaq Speech, 2007

As Robert Gibbs pointed out in today's press confrerence, people should recall what the President suggested to be done before our current economic crisis boiled over. He was ignored.

10 reasons why Satyam fiasco will not effect Indian IT Corp!
Source: counterreport.com

Though it went much deeper than the usual window dressing, essentially this doesn't speak anything negative about the Indian software industry's delivery model or capabilities..

My Letter To American Express - No Longer Trustworthy
Source: Ask Mr. Credit Card Website

Another horror story directly from a cardmember who's lines of credit ended abruptly. He recalls the interaction with an unintelligible overseas CSR and total lack of service. Most importantly, he states he no longer trusts American Express

If the Former Chairman of Nasdaq is a Crook, Who Can You Trust in America?
Source: Global Research

The title is the real question on the minds of many this year-end. Bernard Madoff was arrested on Dec. 11 for running the largest Ponzi scheme in memory, fleecing many banks, foundations and individuals for fifty billion -- that is B, for BILLION -- dollars.

Madoff Scandal Sparks Fears of Anti-Semitism among Jews
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Explores the effect the Madoff scandal is having on Jews.

Big business corruption
Source: The Daily Tribune (Without fear or favor)

The latest scam on Wall Street once again shows that corruption is more pervasive in the corporate boardrooms than in government offices...

Two banks exposed to '$50bn con'
Source: BBC News

Two major European banks said they have exposure worth billions of dollars to a US broker accused of a $50bn (£33bn) Wall Street fraud scheme.

$50bn fraud charge at hedge fund
Source: BBC News

The former chairman of the Nasdaq stock market has been arrested and charged with securities fraud, in what may be one of the biggest fraud cases yet.

At OpEdNews: NEW IDEAS ON RESTORING U. S. ECONOMY, for the Next Secretary of Commerce, William Blaine Richardson III
Source: OpEdNews.Com Progressive

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